Arkansas Code
Subchapter 3 - Consolidated Waterworks Systems
§ 25-20-304. Board of commissioners

(a)
(1) Each public body created under this subchapter shall have a board of commissioners consisting of at least three (3) commissioners, with each commissioner residing within the jurisdiction of one (1) of the participating public agencies and otherwise meeting any residency requirements set forth in the public body's certificate of incorporation.
(2) Each commissioner shall be appointed or elected in the manner set forth in the public body's certificate of incorporation and shall serve a term of office as specified in the interlocal agreement.

(b) The commissioners shall receive no compensation for their services, but they shall be entitled to reimbursement of expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
(c) Before entering upon their duties, the commissioners shall take and file with the Secretary of State an oath of office swearing to discharge faithfully their duties in the manner provided by law.
(d)
(1) The board of commissioners shall meet and organize by electing one (1) of their number as chair, one (1) as vice chair, one (1) as secretary, and one (1) as treasurer, and those officers shall be elected annually thereafter in like manner.
(2) The duties of secretary and treasurer may be performed by the same commissioner.
(3) The secretary may cause copies to be made of all minutes and other records and documents of the public body. The secretary may give certificates under the official seal of the public body to the effect that the copies are true copies, and all persons dealing with the public body may rely upon the certificates.

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